1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Bradford South: 1997 general election result
Labour won Bradford South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 12,936. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,93628.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.9%45,058 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,391
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,558 | 56.7% | |
| Conservative | 12,622 | 28.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,093 | 11.3% | |
| Others | 1,785 | 4.0% | |
| Valid votes | 45,058 | ||
| Majority | 12,936 | 28.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bradford South at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,558 votes (56.7%).
What was the majority in Bradford South in 1997?
12,936 votes (28.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bradford South in 1997?
65.9% of the 68,391 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,058 votes).
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